How to Serve as a Clinical Supervisor in Kansas as an LSCSW

Serving as a clinical supervisor in Kansas is a powerful way for Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) to give back to the profession, support the next generation of clinicians, and grow in leadership. If you're wondering how to serve as a supervisor in Kansas, this guide will walk you through the official requirements, documentation rules, CE training needs, and pitfalls to avoid—plus how the Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) can help.

✅ Kansas Clinical Supervisor Requirements

Who Can Qualify?

Kansas rules require that only Kansas‐licensed Specialist Clinical Social Workers (LSCSWs) may supervise postgraduate clinical social work experience in the state. Key requirements from the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) are:

• Must hold a valid LSCSW license in Kansas

• Must have practiced clinical social work—including diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders—for at least two years beyond initial clinical licensure, as of April 15, 2009.

🔗Kansas BSRB – Social Work FAQ: “Who is considered an appropriate supervisor for post-graduate supervised experience that takes place in Kansas?”

🎓 Kansas Supervision Training Requirements for Social Workers

While Kansas does not require a specific supervision course to begin supervising, you are expected to:

• Be familiar with Kansas supervision laws and ethics

• Provide supervision consistent with professional standards

Completing clinical supervision CE courses helps ensure you are providing effective, ethical supervision and maintaining compliance with professional standards.

🔄 Ongoing CE Requirements for Kansas Supervisors

Kansas does not require any continuing education (CE) specifically for supervisors.

However, all Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Workers (LSCSWs) must meet general CE requirements to maintain licensure.

To maintain an active LSCSW license in Kansas, social workers must complete 40 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years. These CE requirements apply to all LSCSWs, regardless of supervisory status, and include:

• ✅ 3 hours in ethics

• ✅ 6 hours in diagnosis and treatment

🛡️ First-Time Renewal Requirement: Safety Awareness Training

Kansas law requires that social workers renewing their license for the first time must include 6 hours of Social Worker Safety Awareness Training within their 40 total CE hours. This training must cover:

• Environmental assessment

• Reciprocal communication

• Safety protocols

• De-escalation strategies

• Response to dangerous situations

• Accessing assistance

• Debriefing and support

• Supervision and self-care

🔹 This applies only to first-time renewals.

🔹 If you renewed your current license prior to January 1, 2011, you are exempt.

📄 Source: Kansas BSRB – Social Work FAQ

⚠️ Note: The Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) does not currently offer courses that fulfill the Kansas Safety Awareness training requirement.

✅ Reference: Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Social Work – Continuing Education Reporting Form.

⚠️ Pitfalls to Avoid

Don’t let your supervisee’s clinical hours go to waste. These are some issues that can prevent hours from being accepted:

• Incomplete or missing documentation of supervision hours and content

• Supervisor not qualified (e.g., not an LSCSW with the required two years of post-licensure experience)

To avoid these issues, always document sessions thoroughly and ensure your supervisee has submitted the proper forms to the Kansas BSRB.

📘 How the Telehealth Certification Institute Can Help Kansas Supervisors

The Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) offers high-quality, online continuing education (CE) courses that help Kansas LSCSWs enhance their supervisory skills, stay current with ethical standards, and fulfill general CE requirements such as ethics and diagnosis/treatment.

While TCI does not currently offer the state-mandated Safety Awareness Training required for first-time renewals, we do provide a wide range of clinical supervision-focused CE—ideal for those looking to grow as confident, ethical, and effective supervisors.

Recommended Courses for Kansas Supervisors

• Clinical Supervision Certificate Program

  Clinical Supervision Certificate Program — A comprehensive training for new and seasoned supervisors. It can fulfill 40-hour renewal requirements and covers essential topics such as ethics, documentation and supervision models. It does not include the mandatory 6 hours of diagnosis and treatment training required for Kansas LSCSWs.

• Assessment and Diagnosis Training Program

  This program fulfills and exceeds Kansas’s 6-hour diagnosis and treatment CE requirement, providing in-depth, practical training to strengthen your assessment and diagnostic skills.

• Clinical Supervision CE Courses

  Clinical Supervision CE Courses — Choose from a wide range of CE-approved courses tailored to supervision. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge or need training on a specific topic, you can browse our Clinical Supervision CE offerings to find exactly what fits your professional goals.

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⚠️ Disclaimer:

• “The information provided in this article is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Licensing requirements, regulations, and interpretations vary by state and are subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying current laws, qualifications, and procedures with their respective state licensing boards or official authorities.”

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